Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, four Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog.
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Nov. 14, 2024
Mientras que la MLS y sus socios de difusión de Apple se volcaron en que Lionel Messi llevara al Inter de Miami a la Copa MLS, la paridad ha vuelto a nivelar el campo.
Nov. 12, 2024
While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, parity has again leveled the field.
Nov. 12, 2024
USC and UCLA, which both won Big Ten titles in their first season in the league, will open women’s NCAA soccer tournament play at home.
Nov. 11, 2024
Ryan García dice que está superando los problemas de salud mental y de alcoholismo que le llevaron a ser detenido en un hotel de Beverly Hills, pero ¿podrá resucitar su carrera?
Nov. 11, 2024
Ryan Garcia says he’s overcoming the mental health issues and drinking problem that led to his arrest at a Beverly Hill hotel, but can he revive his career?
Nov. 11, 2024
Christian Pulisic headlines a diverse U.S. Soccer roster Mauricio Pochettino called up for his first meaningful matches as head coach.
Nov. 10, 2024
Mateusz Bogusz scores in the 62nd minute as LAFC survives and advances in the playoffs by defeating Vancouver 1-0 to return to the conference semifinals.
Nov. 9, 2024
NASCAR remains dedicated to racing again in Southern California, but it’s unclear when a planned, reconfigured race track in Fontana will be ready.
Nov. 8, 2024
Vanni Sartini, entrenador del Vancouver Whitecaps, es socialista y ateo, atributos extrañamente relevantes en el partido de playoffs de la MLS que su equipo disputará el viernes contra el LAFC.
Nov. 7, 2024